I Tested Positive for an STI. Now What?
First things first: breathe. A positive STI test does not make you bad, dirty, careless, irresponsible, or doomed to wander the earth under a cloud of shame. It means...
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Lube 101: Water-Based, Silicone-Based, and Oil-Based
Let us sing the praises of lubricant: the unsung diva of safer, more comfortable sex. Lube can reduce friction, increase comfort, support condom use, and make many kin...
Read ArticlePEP 101: What to Do After a Possible HIV Exposure
PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis . It is medicine that may help prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP is not a daily prevention plan like PrEP. PEP is for...
Read ArticlePrEP 101: HIV Prevention Before Exposure
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis . That is a very clinical way of saying: medicine you take before possible HIV exposure to help prevent HIV. Think of PrEP as...
Read ArticlePrEP, Condoms, and Testing: Why They Work Better Together
Safer sex is not a single object you pull from a drawer. It is a collection of choices. PrEP. Condoms. Testing. Lube. Vaccines. Communication. Consent. U=U. PEP when n...
Read ArticlePride, Parties, and Safer Sex Planning
Pride, parties, festivals, drag shows, bars, after-hours adventures, hotel lobbies, pool decks, dance floors, and spontaneous “where is this night going?” moments can...
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